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16-02-2006, 03:27 PM
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As the title says.... if you weren't driving your XR8s and GTs....what would be your alternate car be for around the same price?
Reason I ask is that I'm thinking of changing cars (a bit bored with mine)......but I can't think of anything that strikes my mind. All that my mates can throw at me are those cars with the forced induction milk carton sized engines. Only suggestion that took my interest was a Liberty B4. At one stage I was thinking of the X series 351s, but after some research I don't think it will be a practical daily driver. Any other ideas? Doesn't have to be a Ford. Anything under $30k, preferably V8. I don't think I want to go down the commodore path. TIA PS. I'm not after "dream" cars here. Just something practical with a lot of grunt
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16-02-2006, 03:29 PM
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$30k?
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16-02-2006, 03:31 PM
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Mopar/No Car
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3rd gen Trans-Am!!!
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16-02-2006, 03:35 PM
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hunting 300kw's
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buick riviera
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16-02-2006, 03:41 PM
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Late model Mustang Cobra
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16-02-2006, 03:48 PM
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I think 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be nice...
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16-02-2006, 04:00 PM
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Prob WRX, SS, HSV or similiar. Though would rather just drive my T.
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16-02-2006, 04:06 PM
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BLUE OVAL INC.
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aussie delivered LEXUS LS 400
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16-02-2006, 04:13 PM
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=37241
and $5k for a decent gas setup.. you'll need it ;) |
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16-02-2006, 04:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Lexus LS400..too similar to my last car (Soarer V8)... Corvette Stingray...don't think you'd find a decent one under $30k. Transam... looking into it. Not sure how practical it would be from a daily driver perspective. Putting it in the potential basket. Plymouth Barracuda...the one on carpoint is $74k!!! I wouldnt be looking to spend more than $30k. Keep em coming!!
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16-02-2006, 04:30 PM
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xr6s and xr6ts. but i do like mazdaz. the 3 and the 6.
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16-02-2006, 04:46 PM
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Can't get enough of this.
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I like the exterior of the Chrysler 300C.
I nearly bought an Audi TT Quatro instead of the GT and still like them a lot and boy oh boy are they are fun to drive. 
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16-02-2006, 04:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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'68 Camaro
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16-02-2006, 04:50 PM
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I'm doing the opposite. Moving to a BF XR8 as the primary car and moving the WRX to be the weekend / circuit car.
Don't look at the B4, you'll be disappointed, like most cars with a twin sequential turbo setup it is sub standard without extra modifications and / or tuning. If new, look at the 300C as mentioned above, they are a great car and the modifications and options for them almost endless (being a US based car). Cheers Brett |
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16-02-2006, 04:56 PM
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they call me Tibbo
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60's Mustang.. 289 Windsor with a small'ish 465 cfm carb would be a unique but sedate daily imho
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16-02-2006, 05:08 PM
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Hmmmm well since I dont own a XR8 or GT (Dont even own a Ford) my answer is gonna be slightly different.
If I wasnt driving a VL I would get a LJ Torana or a XY GT in a heart beat. |
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16-02-2006, 05:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Pretty much anything pre 1980 is going to be questionable as a daily driver.
The mid 80s camaro is now in the potential basket. There are a few going around and within budget. Keep em coming though!
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16-02-2006, 05:26 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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An Audi a8 Quattro...V8 Luxury pack can be picked up for around the 30k mark
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16-02-2006, 05:30 PM
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xr6t - i wouldnt say it has a milk carton sized engine
VYSS or a VX clubbie (black pls) 2nd hand monaro cv8 how about stato/fairlane type of barge vehicles |
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16-02-2006, 05:34 PM
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I'd probly go for a Toyota Celsior(Lexus LS400) 4.0L Quadcam V8
 Surprisingly affordable to import  http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au...p?StockID=3686 Or id be looking at an RX7 or something like that...
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16-02-2006, 06:07 PM
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BLUE OVAL INC.
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have u driven a LS400? It goes without saying that the sedan will perform differently to the coupe.
Having said that and with comments made about the chrysler, you will notice a definite swing towards bulky shaped cars , like the X-series cars u mentioned. I tend to agree with u on them being unappropriate for daily driving if performance is a key factor(lets face it whoever has the best, quickest,lowest x-serieswould have to say they are a big thirsty car in hot form.) Your knowledge of the lexus performance and handling will give you some idea of reliability, which is a no brainer really. ontop of that could you really pass up one of the hottest looking sleepers to come out of asia Ls400, 22" wheels, scrapin' the pavement! sounds tasty |
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16-02-2006, 06:10 PM
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Tried hard to convince my better half that the 5 of us could get by with a 350Z roadster...... But no, we had to get 4 doors!! Oh well, I do still love the BF.
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16-02-2006, 06:11 PM
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BMW M3 or Porsche 911 Turbo 4 Wheel Drive. > BIG SMILE <
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16-02-2006, 06:11 PM
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have to almost agree, but would be the LH Torana...... or anything FORD with an 8,  :
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16-02-2006, 06:14 PM
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Do your homework and they are definitely affordable - the people who knock them and bang on about running costs and maintenance are those who are calling well and truly from the sidelines.  : A few examples, just plucked from Carsales: Merc S420 http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...ch_distance=25 http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...ch_distance=25 Some Audi A8's http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...ch_distance=25 http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...ch_distance=25 http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...ch_distance=25  :
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16-02-2006, 06:56 PM
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V8 Rock'n'Roll....
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Get a copy of "Just Cars", I find the pricing to be a bit more realistic than other magezines. Besides it's sectioned of into brands so you can search for the exact make and model you want.
Here's some examples: Fords: '51 Mercury, RHD, totally original resto, S/V V8 - $25500 Qld '67 Galaxie, 390 BB, RHD - $13950 Qld '66 Mk I Cortina GT rep., unleaded - $9000 NSW A Model Roadster Pickup, 351C, C4, str8 LPG - $30000 NSW Euro: '83 Rolls, 39500 miles, Silver Spirit - $27900 NSW '81 BMW 635 CSi, 5 speed - $14900 NSW Mopar: '73 Roadrunner, 360cui, LHD 12 mth rego - $23000 Vic
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16-02-2006, 08:21 PM
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BMW M3 - Redbook 1998 model $39K (0-100 5.5 secs.)
Redbook 1996 model $29K (0-100 6 secs). BMW M5 - Redbook 1993 model $25K (0-100 6.6secs) BMW 540i, 4.4L V8, 1996 model, Redbook $28K (0-100 6.7secs) Porsche Boxter - 1997 model mid-high $30K
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16-02-2006, 09:10 PM
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http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2702333&cur rent_rec=5&used_rec=4&total_rec=14&sort_type=&tota l_rec=14&sort_type=&make_id=12&model_id=288&state_ id=-1&search_distance=25
This would have to be one of my favourite mercs ever produced. The look of it is awsome. |
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Clubsport
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16-02-2006, 09:12 PM
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Giddy up.
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Subaru WRX.
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If you weren't driving XR8s and GTs, what would you be driving?
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